MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,831 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust rubber and bracket broken
Exhaust system not adequately supported complete system (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
o/s rear drive shaft outer boot perrished
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s rear outer sill getting weak
o/s rear brake back plate damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s rear outer sill getting weak
o/s rear brake back plate damp
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front exhaust getting weak
n/s front floor getting weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front exhaust getting weak
n/s front floor getting weak
o/s rear foot brake reading slightly low
o/s rear handbrake reading slightly low
surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills getting weak
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both outer sills getting weak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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HEG 441Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1983 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HEG 441Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 43 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HEG 441Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 1983.
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